How to Knit Convertible Mittens

Baby, it's cold out there! Mittens are the best way to keep your hands warm on a chilly day, but it can be a nuisance taking them off all the time to use your hands. Flip-top mittens are the perfect compromise, and they’re also a fascinating knit. Let's get started.

Supplies

1 Skein of Kenzie yarn

US 8/5 mm circular needles to work the magic loop or dpn or size needed to get 12 stitches and 19 rows over two inches in stockinette

4. Knit the Thumb

Round 1: Starting at the center of the cast on stitches, pick up and k2, remove sts from holder and k10, pick up and 2, and join in the round. 14 stitches.

Rounds 2: K2tog, knit to the last 2 stitches, ssk. 12 stitches.

Rounds 3-11: Knit to end.

Round 12: K3tog 4 times. 4 stitches.

With four stitches still on your needle, cut your yarn leaving a long tail. Using the yarn needle, run the yarn through the four stitches and slip them off of your needle. Pull the tail tight to gather. Tie off your yarn to secure.

5. Knit the Mitten Top

Pick up and knit 14 stitches across the purl ridge on the back of the hand, cast on 22 stitches, place marker A, and join in the round.

Rounds 1-6: *K1, p1; rep from * to the end of the round.

Round 7-28: Knit to end.

Round 29: *K2, k2tog; rep from * to end. 27 sts

Round 30: *K1, k2tog; rep from * to end. 18 sts

Round 31: *K2tog; rep from * to end. 9 sts

Round 32: *K2tog; rep from * to last stitch. 5 sts

With five stitches still on your needle, cut your yarn leaving a long tail. Using the yarn needle, run the yarn through the four stitches and slip them off of your needle. Pull the tail tight to gather. Tie off your yarn to secure.